Comes with a mold test pump, COC form and 4 testing cassettes and return label.

Before Testing Instructions

• Keep exterior doors and windows closed as much as possible for at least 2-3 days before and during sample collection.

• Also, turn off all standalone air filters and air purifiers for 2-3 days.

• Do NOT turn off the heating and/or air conditioning systems.

• Do NOT mow grass, rake leaves, or otherwise disturb the property on the day of sampling.

• Choose a day when it’s not raining or snowing for the best results.

• Leave all interior doors (including closets) open to allow the air to flow freely.

• Refrain from frying or cooking with oils the day before and during the test to prevent artificially high VOC results. Also, please do not cook at all during the test.

• Do not clean or dust during the test or within 12 hours of beginning the test. For homes greater than 2,000 square feet or with several levels, you may want to consider performing more than one test in order to collect air samples representative of the entire home. Some possible sampling locations in larger homes are: the center area of each floor; one side of the house on one floor and the other side of the house on another floor; two sides of a single-story home; or any room(s) in the house where the occupants spend the most time, like a family room, basement, bedroom, etc.

• Do not clean or dust during the test or within 12 hours of beginning the test.

  Testing Instructions

  Plug in Pump

• All samples must be collected at the same property, the same day, within one hour. Failure to follow these instructions will invalidate your results.

• Take a sample when it’s not raining or snowing, in an open area 10 ft. away from the structures and overhangs, 3 to 5 ft. off the ground. (Use a chair to set the pump on.) Take indoor air samples within 15 minutes of the outdoor air sample. Outdoor air sample must be repeated for all future testing sessions.

• Remove both tape flaps from top and bottom of the air cassette. (Save flaps for resealing cassettes.)

• Open the pump lid. (This will remain open during testing.) Insert cassette onto the air sample inlet tray and secure firmly in place.

• Push the green button to start the sample, The button will illuminate during testing. The pump will shut off automatically after 5-minute sample is complete.

• Reseal top and bottom of air cassette with tape flaps after air sampling is complete and place in plastic bag.

• Mark the remaining air cassette(s) with the room name. All indoor sample(s) should be taken in the middle of the room, 3 to 5 ft. off the ground.

• Repeat steps (b) through (d) outlined in Outdoor Air Sample section. Indoor sampling should be performed immediately after outdoor air sample.

• Note: Air Cassette limited to one use. Do not reuse cassettes.

• Be sure to fill out the COC form enclosed with cassette numbers and location of testing. (fill out everything highlighted in yellow)

• Go to FED EX drop off and mail the cassettes and COC form to the lab (see prepaid shipping label. Mail back the pump to: DesignWell Studios

• 5331 S Macadam Ave Suite 258 #408 Portland, OR 97239 (within one week of receiving pump)

• Call us with any questions 503.386.2003

  Battery operated pump

• All samples must be collected at the same property, the same day, within one hour. Failure to follow these instructions will invalidate your results.

• Take a sample when it’s not raining or snowing, in an open area 10 ft. away from the structures and overhangs, 3 to 5 ft. off the ground. (Use a chair to set the pump on.)

• Then place the pump outside on a clean surface, 5-10 feet from the most-used entrance, at least 30” above the ground.

• Remove the cassette, replace the seals

• Press the gray button located on the top to start the pump. The light will turn RED for 5 minutes during sampling, and will automatically change back to GREEN when finished.

• Be sure to fill out the COC form enclosed with cassette numbers and location of testing. (fill out everything highlighted in yellow)

• Just as you did for the outdoor sample, remove the adhesive seals from the next unused cassette and stick them to the outside of the pump.

• Place the fresh cassette on the pump. Put it on a clean surface, at least 30” from the floor, near the center of the area or room. Press the gray button to start.

• When complete, replace the adhesive seals onto the cassette and place it back into the plastic bag

• Repeat with the other unused cassettes included in your kit.

• Go to FED EX drop off and mail the cassettes and COC form to the lab (see prepaid shipping label. Mail back the pump to: DesignWell Studios

  5331 S Macadam Ave Suite 258 #408 Portland, OR 97239 (within one week of receiving pump)

• Call us with any questions 503.386.2003